This course provides you an examination of the epistemological and theoretical foundations and developments of family therapy; this course is designed as an introduction to the field of family therapy and to the basic skills required of a family therapist. You will acquire knowledge of MFT theories, including research based support, and apply them to clinical situations and simulated families. Class sessions will be divided between lectures, discussions and practical application of theories. Students will be encouraged to continue to develop their own personal style of systemic therapy in light of the theories studied. The course builds upon systemic theories explored in MFT 6300 (Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy I).